Clock #7001

Birge and Fuller 8 day wagonspring double candlestick steeple clock.
It has a clean, refinished mahogany case with perfect veneer and no chips to the candlesticks. Both reverse painted glasses have been redone. It was a very good job and both glasses are perfect.

Original painted zinc dial with minor touchups. The label has darkened in spots but it is all legible and none of the printed area is missing. It retains the original hands, key and pendulum.

This is an 8 day clock with hourly strike. Both chains are o and appear to be in good shape. The clock is presently running but it is due for a cleaning.
25 ½" tall.

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Clock #7002

New Hampshire Striking Mirror Clock.
A very handsome clock with a two toned gold leaf case. By some miracle it was never painted gold and all the original gilt is in very good condition. The corner blocks have the original gesso and gilt rosettes with no chipping. I am sure the mirror is original because it is of the correct age and the backing material shows no signs of ever having been removed.

I believe the upper glass is original also. It has gold leaf corners against a light colored background with no flaking or lifting. There is a crack which is now wisely supported by a thin piece of glass behind the original and that helps the stability and looks of the upper glass.

The dial is painted on iron and it is fine with no lifting or flaking. It has the original hands and pendulum. The weights are replacements of the correct style. It is running but the strike is sluggish so it is due for a cleaning. Unusual outside bell model. 28" tall.

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Clock #7003

New Hampshire Striking Mirror Clock

This clock has a mahogany case which was refinished years ago so it has had time to develop a good warm look and it is in very good condition. It has a gold gilt frame around the outer edge and around both glasses. This edge has been overpainted gold.

The mirror appears to be an old replacement. The upper reverse painted tablet has been redone in the proper style on old glass. The original dial is painted on iron and it is excellent condition with no lifting or flaking. The pendulum and steel hands are the originals. The weights have been replaced with those of the proper style and weight.

The clock is running and striking properly but it was in storage for many years and is overdue for a cleaning. 31 ½" tall.

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Clock #6157

Period banjo clock probably by John Sawin or Sawin and Dyar of Boston. Mahogany case in the original finish which has been rubbed down and polished. Half rounded mahogany on the door and throat which are also stamped with a numeral 1 on their backs. Normal shrinkage checking and one piece was replaced.

There is no evidence that this clock ever had sidearms. The door is lacking a knob and the finial is a replacement.

The dial is iron with the original paint in good condition. I did not find a signature. The dial is held on with three twist screws.

The bezel is heavy brass and the glass is held in with three brass tabs screwed to the bezel.

The chimney cap is original and extends to the back of the case. The brass tie down extends the width of the tin separator as do many Boston banjos.

Typical Sawin spear hands. The hour is original, the minute is a replacement. Also, typical of Sawin are the 2 tabs on the backplate to secure the movement to the case.

Both gold leaf glasses have been repainted on old glass but they may be copies of the originals because that pattern is seen on other Boston area banjos.

The pendulum, pulley and lead weight are the originals and I guarantee that the movement, dial and case are original to each other.

8 day timepiece in good running order. 33" tall.

Note: For similar examples see:
Paul Foley's "Willard Patent Time Pieces" - page 61.
Steve Petrucelli's "American Banjo Clocks" - page 105.
Chipman Ella's "The Banjo Timepiece" - pagees 71 & 86.

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Clock #6165

John Polsey Regulator No. 4 banjo clock. Fresh out of a Vermont home with no alterations or restorations. This clock has an untouched original finish which looks dark because of 150 years of accumulated dust, furniture polish etc. The good news it that this has protected the original rosewood graining underneath which would be brought out with some cleaning. Many folks prefer the clock to be just as it is found so I have left it that way.

Both black and gold glasses are original and you can see that they have some foxing I guess you might call it, but the paint is all tight and not lifting at all. The dial is painted and there is no paint loss except for that small spot at the center arbor. It is signed "John Polsey & Co. Boston". Polsey is a well documented company which was in business in Boston in the 1860's, during the same time period as Howard. Their clocks resemble Howard's in many ways such as the glass styles and the push button latches on both doors.

This clock has the original hands, brass pendulum bob with painted wood rod, cast iron weight with the numeral "4" impressed, pulley and even the key. It is an 8 day weight driven timepiece with a movement signed "D P & Co.". I have not tried running it but the movement looks well cared for, has a recently changed brass cable and it is not likely that there will be any running difficulties. This clock is 32" tall, just like the Howard No. 4.

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